Dental Radiography: Film and Digital Techniques

Date

Friday, April 8, 2011 - Sunday, April 10, 2011

Presenters

Course Overview

The course will provide the information, concepts, and principles necessary for safe and effective use of radiation in dental practice. Topics include: intraoral and panoramic techniques including identification of the anatomical structures seen on dental radiographs, radiographic quality evaluation criteria, and the geometric principles of radiographic image formation. An understanding of the characteristics of radiation provides a basis for radiation safety practices. The purpose of the course is to assist participants in understanding fundamental concepts that are essential for success in clinical practice using film or digital technology. This is an introductory course that does not require the participants to have any prior experience in dental radiography.

Course Objectives

At the completion of the course participants will be able to:

Identify teeth and anatomic structures on intraoral and panoramic radiographs

Explain the indications and contraindications for various radiographic projections

Describe the techniques for periapical, bitewing, and occlusal radiographs

Expose, process, and mount intraoral radiographs

Describe the concepts and technique of panoramic radiography

Position patients correctly for panoramic radiographs

Evaluate intraoral and panoramic radiographs for technical quality in reference to criteria for acceptability

Identify image distortion and overlapping and explain their causes and corrective actions

Identify film and digital processing errors and explain their causes and corrective actions

NOTE: All participants are asked to bring radiographs with technical errors from their offices. We will have a discussion session in which we will identify what has gone wrong and how to correct the problems.

Location

Tuition

Dental Assistants - $425 (includes lunch). Three or more participants from the same office receive a 10% discount. Call 313-494-6626 to receive a discount code for online registration of three or more participants.